North Carolina
TEACHER
EVALUATION PROCESS
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will
graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in
the 21st Century.
WILLIAM C. HARRISON
Chairman :: Fayetteville
REGINALD KENAN
Rose Hill
JOHN A. TATE III
Charlotte
WAYNE MCDEVITT
Vice Chair :: Asheville
KEVIN D. HOWELL
Raleigh
ROBERT “TOM” SPEED
Boone
WALTER DALTON
Lieutenant Governor :: Rutherfordton
SHIRLEY E. HARRIS
Troy
MELISSA E. BARTLETT
Roxboro
JANET COWELL
State Treasurer :: Raleigh
CHRISTINE J. GREENE
High Point
PATRICIA N. WILLOUGHBY
Raleigh
JEAN W. WOOLARD
Plymouth
NC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
June St. Clair Atkinson, Ed.D., State Superintendent
301 N. Wilmington Street :: Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825
In compliance with federal law, NC Public Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities and
admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender,
except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.
Inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination issues should be directed to:
Dr. Rebecca Garland, Chief Academic Officer :: Academic Services and Instructional Support
6368 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6368 :: Telephone: (919) 807-3200 :: Fax: (919) 807-4065
For information regarding Educator Recruitment and Development please contact:
Lynne Johnson, Director :: Educator Recruitment and Development
6330 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6330 :: Telephone: (919) 807-3355 :: Fax: (919) 807-3362
Visit us on the Web :: www.ncpublicschools.org
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North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process
Introduction
North Carolina Educator Evaluation System
Purposes of the Evaluation
Definitions
Teacher and Principal Responsibilities
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
A New Vision of Teaching
The Six North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
Framework for 21st Century Learning
Milestones for Improving Learning and Education
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Teacher Evaluation Process
NC State Board of Education Policy
Clarification of Evaluation Procedures for Career-Status Teachers
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Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers
Explanation of the Rubric and Performance Ratings
Rubric for Self-Assessment and Observations
Directions for Completing the Rubric
Example of How to Complete the Rubric
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End-of-Year Evaluation Form
Example of Scoring the Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form
Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form (Standards I–V)
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Additional Forms
Professional Development Plan
Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities
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Appendix A: Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators
Appendix B: NC Professional Teaching Standards Commission Members, 2006-2008
Appendix C: Teacher Categories: Evaluation Process Chart Comparison
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Introduction
The mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school
globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st century. This mission requires a new
vision of school leadership and a new set of skills that teachers must use daily in order to help their students learn 21st century
content and master skills they will need when they graduate from high school and enroll in higher education or enter the workforce
or the military.
According to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission, the different demands on 21st century education
dictate new roles for teachers in their classrooms and schools. The following define what teachers need to know and do to teach
students in the 21st century:
 Leadership among the staff and with the administration is shared in order to bring consensus and common, shared
ownership of the vision and purpose of the work of the school. Teachers are valued for the contributions they make to
their classroom and the school.
 Teachers make the content they teach engaging, relevant, and meaningful to students’ lives.
 Teachers can no longer cover material; they, along with their students, uncover solutions. They teach existing core content
that is revised to include skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and information and communications technology
(ICT) literacy.
 In their classrooms, teachers facilitate instruction encouraging all students to use 21st century skills so they discover how to
learn, innovate, collaborate, and communicate their ideas.
 The 21st century content (global awareness, civic literacy, financial literacy, and health awareness) is included in the core
content areas.
 Subjects and related projects are integrated among disciplines and involve relationships with the home and community.
 Teachers are reflective about their practice and include assessments that are authentic and structured and demonstrate
student understanding.
 Teachers demonstrate the value of lifelong learning and encourage their students to learn and grow.
North Carolina Educator Evaluation System
In October 2008, the NC State Board of Education approved the policy adopting the Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina
Teachers and the Teacher Evaluation Process. In September 2011, the policy was updated to include abbreviated evaluations for
Career-Status Teachers. This policy outlines the Teacher Evaluation Process described herein.
The evaluation instruments are based on the Framework for 21st Century Learning and the North Carolina Professional Teaching
Standards. The instruments are designed to promote effective leadership, quality teaching, and student learning while enhancing
professional practice and leading to improved instruction. All of the instruments and processes are designed to encourage
professional growth, to be flexible and fair to the persons being evaluated, and to serve as the foundation for the establishment of
professional goals and identification of professional development needs.
The intended purpose of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process is to assess the teacher’s performance in relation to the
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and to design a plan for professional growth. The principal or a designee
(hereinafter “principal”) will conduct the evaluation process in which the teacher will actively participate through the use of selfassessment, reflection, presentation of artifacts, and classroom demonstration(s).
A local board shall use the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process unless
it develops an alternative evaluation that is properly validated and that includes standards and criteria similar to those in the North
Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process.
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Purposes of the Evaluation
The teacher performance evaluation process will:
 Serve as a measurement of performance for individual teachers;
 Serve as a guide for teachers as they reflect upon and improve their effectiveness;
 Serve as the basis for instructional improvement;
 Focus the goals and objectives of schools and districts as they support, monitor, and evaluate their teachers;
 Guide professional development programs for teachers;
 Serve as a tool in developing coaching and mentoring programs for teachers;
 Enhance the implementation of the approved curriculum; and
 Inform higher education institutions as they develop the content and requirements for teacher training programs.
Definitions
For purposes of this evaluation process, the following terms are defined below:
1. Abbreviated Evaluation – The annual evaluation requirement for career-status teachers can be met by the evaluator
conducting two informal (minimum twenty-minute) observations and rating the teacher only on Standards One, Four, and
Six of the Teacher Evaluation Process. (See Teacher Evaluation Process.)
2. Action Plan – A plan developed by a principal/supervisor with input from the teacher for the purpose of articulating
specific actions and outcomes needed in order to improve the teacher’s performance. Action plans are developed and
administrated under guidelines provided by each LEA.
3. Artifact – A product resulting from a teacher’s work. Artifacts are natural by-products of a teacher’s work and are not
created for the purpose of satisfying evaluation requirements. Artifacts are used as evidence to support an evaluation rating
and when the evaluator and teacher disagree on the final rating. Teachers may use them as exemplars of their work.
Examples of artifacts include these:
a. Lesson Plans – Teacher’s daily plans that demonstrate integration of 21st century skills and coverage of North
Carolina’s Standard Course of Study.
b. North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey – A statewide survey of teacher working conditions in five areas –
time, empowerment, facilities and resources, leadership and professional development – conducted on a biennial
basis (see www.ncteachingconditions.org). Teachers should demonstrate their active participation in the
development and implementation of plans to improve the school’s working conditions.
c. Professional Development – Staff development, based on research, data, practice and reflection that focuses on
deepening knowledge and pedagogical skills in a collegial and collaborative environment.
d. Student Achievement Data – Student achievement/testing data available from the North Carolina School Report
Card (see www.ncschoolreportcard.org).
e. Student Dropout Data – Data about grade 9–12 students who drop out of high school (see
www.ncpublicschools.org/research/dropouts/reports/).
f. School Improvement Plan – A plan that includes strategies for improving student performance, how and when
improvements will be implemented, use of state funds, requests for waivers, etc. Plans are in effect for no more
than three years. Teachers should be able to demonstrate their participation in the development of the plan
and/or their active support of the plan.
g. School Improvement Team documents – Work of a team made up of the school executive and representatives of administration,
instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, teacher assistants, and parents of children enrolled in the school.
The team’s purpose is to develop a school improvement plan to strengthen student performance.
4. Beginning Teachers – Teachers who are in the first three years of teaching and who hold a Standard Professional 1 License.
5. Career Status Teachers – Teachers who have been granted Career Status in their current North Carolina school district.
6. Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators – The standards of professional conduct required of educators. (see
www.ncptsc.org). See Appendix A.
7. Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for North Carolina Educators – The uniform standards of professional conduct for
licensed professional educators (see www.ncptsc.org). See Appendix A.
8. Data – Factual information used as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or planning.
9. Evaluator – The person responsible for overseeing and completing the teacher evaluation process. This is usually the school
principal, but it may be someone who is designated by the principal to assume these responsibilities.
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10. Evaluation Process – The Teacher Evaluation Process described in this manual is NC State Board of Education Policy. (See
Table of Contents)
11. Evidence – Documents that demonstrate or confirm the work of the person being evaluated and support the rating on a
given element.
12. Orientation – Second component of the Teacher Evaluation Process to provide teachers with required documents. While a
formal meeting is not required, supervisors may choose to hold this orientation as a group meeting at the beginning of the
school year and/or individually as staff is added throughout the year.
13. Peer – A teacher who has been trained on the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process.
14. Performance Rating Scale – (There are different rating scales for standards 1-5 and standard 6.) The ratings for standards 1-6 will
determine a teacher’s overall status for a school year. (See the definition of “status” below.)
Performance Rating Scale For Standards 1-5: A teacher’s overall ratings for standards 1-5 are determined at the end of the year
during the Summary Evaluation Conference. The overall ratings for standards 1-5 are as follows:
 Developing: Teacher demonstrated adequate growth toward achieving standard(s) during the period of
performance, but did not demonstrate competence on standard(s) of performance.
 Proficient: Teacher demonstrated basic competence on standard(s) of performance.
 Accomplished: Teacher exceeded basic competence on standard(s) of performance most of the time.
 Distinguished: Teacher consistently and significantly exceeded basic competence on standard(s) of performance.
 Not Demonstrated: Teacher did not demonstrate competence on or adequate growth toward achieving
standard(s) of performance. (Note: If the “Not Demonstrated” rating is used, the Principal/Evaluator must
comment about why it was used.)
Performance Rating For Standard 6: A teacher’s rating on the sixth standard is determined by a student growth value as
calculated by the statewide growth model for educator effectiveness. The student growth value places a teacher into one of
three rating categories:
 Does not meet expected growth: The student growth value for the teacher is lower than what was expected per
the statewide growth model.
 Meets expected growth: The student growth value for the teacher is what was expected per the statewide growth model.
 Exceeds expected growth: The student growth value for the teacher exceeds what was expected per the
statewide growth model.
15. Probationary Teachers – Teachers who have not yet been granted Career Status in their current North Carolina school district.
16. Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers – A composite matrix of the following standards, elements, and descriptor of the
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards:
a. Performance Standard – The distinct aspect of teaching or realm of activities which form the basis for the evaluation of a teacher.
b. Performance Elements – The sub-categories of performance embedded within the performance standard.
c. Performance Descriptors – The specific performance responsibilities embedded within the components of a performance element.
17. School Executives – Principals and assistant principals licensed to work in North Carolina.
18. Self-assessment – Personal reflection about one’s professional practice to identify strengths and areas for improvement conducted
without input from others. Purposes of the self-assessment are to clarify performance expectations, guide discussions about goalsetting and professional development and program needs, and provide input to the final ratings.
19. Status – An overall status for a teacher is determined once the teacher has a three-year rolling average of student growth
values to populate Standard 6. There are three categories for status:
 In Need of Improvement: A teacher who fails to receive a rating of at least “proficient” on each of the Teacher
Evaluation Standards 1-5 or receives a rating of “does not meet expected growth on Standard 6 of the Teacher
Evaluation Instrument.
 Effective: A teacher who receives a rating of at least “proficient” on each of the Teacher Evaluation Standards 1-5
and receives a rating of at least “meets expected growth” on Standard 6 of the Teacher Evaluation Instrument.
 Highly Effective: A teacher who receives a rating of at least “accomplished” on each of the Teacher Evaluation
Standards 1-5 and receives a rating of “exceeds expected growth” on Standard 6 of the Teacher Evaluation Instrument.
20. Teacher – A person who holds a valid North Carolina teaching certificate and is employed to instruct, direct or supervise the
instructional program.
21. Training – State-approved and sponsored training on the teacher rubric and evaluation process required of all teachers and
individuals responsible for their evaluation.
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Teacher and Principal Responsibilities
Teacher Responsibilities:
 Know and understand the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
 Understand the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process.
 Prepare for and fully participate in each component of the evaluation process.
 Gather data, artifacts, evidence to support performance in relation to standards and progress in attaining goals.
 Develop and implement strategies to improve personal performance/attain goals in areas individually or collaboratively identified.
Principal/Evaluator Responsibilities:
 Know and understand the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
 Participate in training to understand and implement the Teacher Evaluation Process.
 Supervise the Teacher Evaluation Process and ensure that all steps are conducted according to the approved process.
 Identify the teacher’s strengths and areas for improvement and make recommendations for improving performance.
 Ensure that the contents of the Teacher Summary Evaluation Report contain accurate information and accurately reflect
the teacher’s performance.
 Develop and supervise implementation of action plans as appropriate.
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
The North Carolina State Board of Education charged the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission to align the
Core Standards for the Teaching Profession (1997) with the newly adopted mission. To this end, Commission members, 16 practicing
educators from across the state (see Appendix B), considered what teachers need to know and be able to do in 21st century schools.
This section contains the first five aligned standards adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education in June 2007
plus the additional sixth standard adopted in February 2012.
Why are these Standards important to you? The North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards are the basis for teacher
preparation, teacher evaluation, and professional development. Colleges and universities are changing their programs; a new teacher
evaluation instrument is being created; and professional development is taking on a new look based on these Standards. Each of
these will include the skills and knowledge needed for 21st century teaching and learning. The Standards are provided in the
following format so that these pages may be kept in a plan book to guide instruction as we move forward in the 21st century.
A New Vision of Teaching
The different demands on 21st century education dictate new roles for teachers in their classrooms and schools. The following
defines what teachers need to know and do to teach students in the 21st century:
 Leadership among the staff and with the administration is shared in order to bring consensus and common, shared
ownership of the vision and purpose of work of the school. Teachers are valued for the contributions they make to their
classroom and the school.
 Teachers make the content they teach engaging, relevant, and meaningful to students’ lives.
 Teachers can no longer cover material; they, along with their students, uncover solutions. They teach existing core content
that is revised to include skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and information and communications technology
(ICT) literacy.
 In their classrooms, teachers facilitate instruction encouraging all students to use 21st century skills so they discover how to
learn, innovate, collaborate, and communicate their ideas.
 The 21st century content (global awareness, civic literacy, financial literacy, and health awareness) is included in the core
content areas.
 Subjects and related projects are integrated among disciplines and involve relationships with the home and community.
 Teachers are reflective about their practice and include assessments that are authentic and structured and demonstrate
student understanding.
 Teachers demonstrate the value of lifelong learning and encourage their students to learn and grow.
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Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Teachers lead in their classrooms.
Teachers demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for the progress of all students to ensure that they graduate from high school, are
globally competitive for work and postsecondary education, and are prepared for life in the 21st century. Teachers communicate this vision
to their students. Using a variety of data sources, they organize, plan, and set goals that meet the needs of the individual student and the
class. Teachers use various types of assessment data during the school year to evaluate student progress and to make adjustments to the
teaching and learning process. They establish a safe, orderly environment, and create a culture that empowers students to collaborate and
become lifelong learners.
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Take responsibility for all students’ learning
Communicate vision to students
Use data to organize, plan, and set goals
Use a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress
Establish a safe and orderly environment
Empower students
Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.
Teachers work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community. They analyze and use local, state,
and national data to develop goals and strategies in the school improvement plan that enhances student learning and teacher
working conditions. Teachers provide input in determining the school budget and in the selection of professional development that
meets the needs of students and their own professional growth. They participate in the hiring process and collaborate with their
colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of their departments or grade levels.
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Work collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community
Analyze data
Develop goals and strategies through the school improvement plan
Assist in determining school budget and professional development
Participate in hiring process
Collaborate with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectiveness
Teachers lead the teaching profession.
Teachers strive to improve the teaching profession. They contribute to the establishment of positive working conditions in their school.
They actively participate in and advocate for decision-making structures in education and government that take advantage of the expertise
of teachers. Teachers promote professional growth for all educators and collaborate with their colleagues to improve the profession.
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Strive to improve the profession
Contribute to the establishment of positive working conditions
Participate in decision-making structures
Promote professional growth
Teachers advocate for schools and students.
Teachers advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning. They participate in the implementation of
initiatives to improve the education of students.
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Advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
Participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve education
Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.
Teachers demonstrate ethical principles including honesty, integrity, fair treatment, and respect for others. Teachers uphold the
Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators (effective June 1, 1997) and the Standards for Professional Conduct adopted. April 1,
1998 (www.ncptsc.org).
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Demonstrate ethical principles
Uphold the Code of Ethics and Standards for the Professional Conduct
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Standard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse
Population of Students
Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
Teachers encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.
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Encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible
Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
Teachers demonstrate their knowledge of the history of diverse cultures and their role in shaping global issues. They actively select
materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and incorporate histories and contributions of all cultures. Teachers
recognize the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and other aspects of culture on a student’s development and personality.
Teachers strive to understand how a student’s culture and background may influence his or her school performance. Teachers
consider and incorporate different points of view in their instruction.
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Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures
Select materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and incorporate contributions.
Recognize the influences on a child’s development, personality, and performance
Consider and incorporate different points of view
Teachers treat students as individuals.
Teachers maintain high expectations, including graduation from high school, for students of all backgrounds. Teachers appreciate the
differences and value the contributions of each student in the learning environment by building positive, appropriate relationships.
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Maintain high expectations for all students
Appreciate differences and value contributions by building positive, appropriate relationships
Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.
Teachers collaborate with the range of support specialists to help meet the special needs of all students. Through inclusion and
other models of effective practice, teachers engage students to ensure that their needs are met.
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Collaborate with specialists
Engage students and ensure they meet the needs of their students through inclusion and other models of effective practice
Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students.
Teachers recognize that educating children is a shared responsibility involving the school, parents or guardians, and the community.
Teachers improve communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community in order to promote trust
and understanding and build partnerships with all segments of the school community. Teachers seek solutions to overcome cultural
and economic obstacles that may stand in the way of effective family and community involvement in the education of their students.
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Improve communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community
Promote trust and understanding and build partnerships with school community
Seek solutions to overcome obstacles that prevent family and community involvement
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Standard III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
In order to enhance the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, teachers investigate the content standards developed by professional
organizations in their specialty area. They develop and apply strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant for all students and
provide a balanced curriculum that enhances literacy skills. Elementary teachers have explicit and thorough preparation in literacy instruction.
Middle and high school teachers incorporate literacy instruction within the content area or discipline.
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Teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Develop and apply strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant
Develop literacy skills appropriate to specialty area
Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.
Teachers bring a richness and depth of understanding to their classrooms by knowing their subjects beyond the content they are
expected to teach and by directing students’ natural curiosity into an interest in learning. Elementary teachers have broad knowledge
across disciplines. Middle school and high school teachers have depth in one or more specific content areas or disciplines.
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Know subject beyond the content they teach
Direct students’ curiosity into an interest in learning
Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.
Teachers know the links and vertical alignment of the grade or subject they teach and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Teachers understand how the content they teach relates to other disciplines in order to deepen understanding and connect learning
for students. Teachers promote global awareness and its relevance to the subjects they teach.
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Know links between grade/subject and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Relate content to other disciplines
Promote global awareness and its relevance
Teachers make instruction relevant to students.
Teachers incorporate 21st century life skills into their teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly. These skills include leadership,
ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self-direction, and social responsibility.
Teachers help their students understand the relationship between the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and 21st century
content which includes global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; and health awareness.
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Incorporate life skills which include leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal
responsibility, people skills, self-direction, and social responsibility
Demonstrate the relationship between the core content and 21st century content that includes global awareness; financial,
economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; and health and wellness awareness
Standard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical,
social, and emotional development of their students.
Teachers know how students think and learn. Teachers understand the influences that affect individual student learning
(development, culture, language proficiency, etc.) and differentiate their instruction accordingly. Teachers keep abreast of evolving
research about student learning. They adapt resources to address the strengths and weaknesses of their students.
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Know how students think and learn
Understand the influences on student learning and differentiate instruction
Keep abreast of evolving research
Adapt resources to address the strengths and weaknesses of students
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Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.
Teachers collaborate with their colleagues and use a variety of data sources for short- and long-range planning based on the North
Carolina Standard Course of Study. These plans reflect an understanding of how students learn. Teachers engage students in the
learning process. They understand that instructional plans must be constantly monitored and modified to enhance learning.
Teachers make the curriculum responsive to cultural diversity and to individual learning needs.
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Collaborate with colleagues
Use data for short- and long-range planning
Engage students in the learning process
Monitor and modify plans to enhance student learning
Respond to cultural diversity and learning needs of students
Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
Teachers choose the methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of their students as they strive to
eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers employ a wide range of techniques including information and communication technology,
learning styles, and differentiated instruction.
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Choose methods and materials as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps
Employ a wide range of techniques using information and communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated
instruction
Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.
Teachers know when and how to use technology to maximize student learning. Teachers help students use technology to learn
content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information, communicate, innovate, and collaborate.
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Know appropriate use
Help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information,
communicate, innovate, and collaborate
Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Teachers encourage students to ask questions, think creatively, develop and test innovative ideas, synthesize knowledge and draw
conclusions. They help students exercise and communicate sound reasoning; understand connections; make complex choices; and
frame, analyze, and solve problems.
Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.
Teachers teach the importance of cooperation and collaboration. They organize learning teams in order to help students define
roles, strengthen social ties, improve communication and collaborative skills, interact with people from different cultures and
backgrounds, and develop leadership qualities.
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Teach the importance of cooperation and collaboration
Organize learning teams in order to help students define roles, strengthen social ties, improve communication and
collaborative skills, interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and develop leadership qualities
Teachers communicate effectively.
Teachers communicate in ways that are clearly understood by their students. They are perceptive listeners and are able to
communicate with students in a variety of ways even when language is a barrier. Teachers help students articulate thoughts and ideas
clearly and effectively.
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Communicate clearly with students in a variety of ways
Assist students in articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively
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Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.
Teachers use multiple indicators, including formative and summative assessments, to evaluate student progress and growth as they
strive to eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers provide opportunities, methods, feedback, and tools for students to assess
themselves and each other. Teachers use 21st century assessment systems to inform instruction and demonstrate evidence of
students’ 21st century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions.
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Use multiple indicators, both formative and summative, to evaluate student progress
Provide opportunities for self-assessment
Use assessment systems to inform instruction and demonstrate evidence of students’ 21st century knowledge, skills,
performance, and dispositions
Standard V: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Teachers analyze student learning.
Teachers think systematically and critically about student learning in their classrooms and schools: why learning happens and what
can be done to improve achievement. Teachers collect and analyze student performance data to improve school and classroom
effectiveness. They adapt their practice based on research and data to best meet the needs of students.
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Think systematically and critically about learning in their classroom: why learning happens and what can be done to
improve student achievement
Collect and analyze student performance data to improve effectiveness
Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
Teachers participate in continued, high quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices; includes
21st century skills and knowledge; aligns with the State Board of Education priorities; and meets the needs of students and their
own professional growth.
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Participate in continued, high quality professional development
Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.
Understanding that change is constant, teachers actively investigate and consider new ideas that improve teaching and learning. They
adapt their practice based on research and data to best meet the needs of their students.
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Actively investigate and consider new ideas that improve teaching and learning
Adapt practice based on data
Standard VI: Teachers Contribute to the Academic Success of Students
The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable progress for students.
The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable progress for students based on established performance expectations
using appropriate data to demonstrate growth.
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Framework for 21st Century Learning
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has developed a vision for 21st century student success in the new global economy.
21st Century Student
Outcomes and
Support Systems
21st Century Student Outcomes
The elements described in this section as “21st century student outcomes” (represented by the rainbow) are the skills, knowledge
and expertise students should master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century.
Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes
Mastery of core subjects and 21st century themes is essential for students in the 21st century. Core subjects include English,
reading or language arts, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government and civics.
We believe schools must move beyond a focus on basic competency in core subjects to promoting understanding of academic
content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into core subjects:
 Global Awareness
 Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
 Civic Literacy
 Health Literacy
Learning and Innovation Skills
Learning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in
the 21st century and those who are not. They include:
 Creativity and Innovation
 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 Communication and Collaboration
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Information, Media and Technology Skills
People in the 21st century live in a technology and media-driven environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid
changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. To be effective
in the 21st century, citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills, such as:
 Information Literacy
 Media Literacy
 ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy
Life and Career Skills
Today’s life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content knowledge. The ability to navigate the
complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to
developing adequate life and career skills, such as:
 Flexibility and Adaptability
 Initiative and Self-Direction
 Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
 Productivity and Accountability
 Leadership and Responsibility
21st Century Support Systems
Developing a comprehensive framework for 21st century learning requires more than identifying specific skills, content knowledge,
expertise and literacies. An innovative support system must be created to help students master the multi- dimensional abilities
required of them in the 21st century. The Partnership has identified five critical support systems that ensure student mastery of 21st
century skills:
 21st Century Standards
 Assessment of 21st Century Skills
 21st Century Curriculum and Instruction
 21st Century Professional Development
 21st Century Learning Environments
For more information, visit the Partnership’s Web site at www.21stcenturyskills.org.
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Milestones for Improving Learning and Education
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills developed the Milestones for Improving Learning and Education (MILE) Guide for 21st Century
Skills to assist educators and administrators in measuring the progress of their schools in defining, teaching, and assessing 21st century
skills. The following describes the skills and knowledge required of students in the 21st century. This list was adapted from the
21st Century Partnership’s MILE Guide and served as a foundation for the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
Global Awareness
 Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues.
 Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a
spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts.
 Having the ability to utilize non-English languages as a tool for understanding other nations and cultures.
Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
 Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices.
 Understanding the role of the economy and the role of business in the economy.
 Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options.
Civic Literacy
 Being an informed citizen to participate effectively in government.
 Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels.
 Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions.
Health Literacy
 Having the ability to access health information and services, navigate health institutions and act as an effective
advocate to improve health for self, family and/or community.
 Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk
avoidance and stress reduction.
 Demonstrating understanding of national and international health.
Thinking and Learning Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
 Exercising sound reasoning in understanding.
 Making complex choices.
 Understanding the interconnections among systems.
 Framing, analyzing and solving problems.
Communication
 Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.
Information and Media Literacy Skills
 Understanding, managing and creating effective oral, written and/or multimedia communication in a variety of forms
and contexts.
 Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media.
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Creativity and Innovation Skills
 Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work.
 Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others.
 Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
Collaboration Skills
 Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
 Being willing to be helpful and make necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal.
Contextual Learning Skills
 Having the ability to take advantage of education in a variety of contexts both inside and outside the classroom;
understanding that knowledge is acquired within a context.
ICT literacy
 Using technology in the course of attaining and utilizing 21st century skills.
Life Skills
Leadership
 Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence more than one person toward a goal.
 Having the ability to leverage strengths of others to accomplish a common goal.
Ethics

Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts.
Accountability
 Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others.
Adaptability
 Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities.
 Tolerating ambiguity and changing priorities.
Personal Productivity
 Utilizing time efficiently and manage workload.
 Being punctual and reliable.
Personal Responsibility
 Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts.
People Skills
 Working appropriately and productively with others.
Self-Direction
 Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs.
 Demonstrating initiative to advance professional skill levels.
 Having the ability to define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight.
 Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process.
Social Responsibility
 Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind.
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Teacher Evaluation Process
The intended purpose of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process is to assess the teacher’s performance in relation to the
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and to design a plan for professional growth. The principal or a designee
(hereinafter “principal”) will conduct the evaluation process in which the teacher will actively participate through the use of selfassessment, reflection, presentation of artifacts, and classroom demonstration(s).
A local board shall use the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process unless
it develops an alternative evaluation that is properly validated and that includes standards and criteria similar to those in the North
Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process.
Process
The North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process shall include the following components:
Component 1: Training
Before participating in the evaluation process, all teachers, principals and peer evaluators must complete training on the evaluation
process.
Component 2: Orientation
Within two weeks of a teacher’s first day of work in any school year, the principal will provide the teacher with a copy of or
directions for obtaining access to a copy of:
A. The Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers;
B. This policy; and
C. A schedule for completing all the components of the evaluation process.
Copies may be provided by electronic means.
Component 3: Teacher Self-Assessment
Using the Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers, the teacher shall rate his or her own performance at the beginning of the
year and reflect on his or her performance throughout the year.
Component 4: Pre-Observation Conference
Before the first formal observation, the principal shall meet with the teacher to discuss the teacher’s self- assessment based on the
Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers, the teacher’s most recent professional growth plan, and the lesson(s) to be
observed. The teacher will provide the principal with a written description of the lesson(s). The goal of this conference is to prepare
the principal for the observation. Pre-Observation conferences are not required for subsequent observations.
Component 5: Observations
A. A formal observation shall last at least forty-five minutes or an entire class period.
B. Probationary Teachers
a. The principal shall conduct at least three formal observations of all probationary teachers.
b. A peer shall conduct one formal observation of a probationary teacher.
C. Career Status Teachers
a. Career teachers shall be evaluated annually.
b. During the year in which a career status teacher participates in a summative evaluation, the principal shall conduct
at least three observations, including at least one formal observation.
During observations, the principal and peer (in the case of a probationary teacher) shall note the teacher’s performance in
relationship to the applicable Standards on the Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers.
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Component 6: Post-Observation Conference
The principal shall conduct a post-observation conference no later than ten school days after each formal observation. During the
post-observation conference, the principal and teacher shall discuss and document on the Rubric the strengths and weaknesses of
the teacher’s performance during the observed lesson.
Component 7: Summary Evaluation Conference and Scoring the Teacher Summary Rating Form
Prior to the end of the school year and in accordance with LEA timelines, the principal shall conduct a summary evaluation
conference with the teacher. During the summary evaluation conference, the principal and teacher shall discuss the teacher’s selfassessment, the teacher’s most recent Professional Growth Plan, the components of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process
completed during the year, classroom observations, artifacts submitted or collected during the evaluation process and other evidence
of the teacher’s performance on the Rubric.
At the conclusion of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process, the principal shall:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Give a rating for each Element in the Rubric;
Make a written comment on any Element marked “Not Demonstrated”;
Give an overall rating of each Standard in the Rubric;
Provide the teacher with the opportunity to add comments to the Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form;
Review the completed Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form with the teacher; and
Secure the teacher’s signature on the Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities and Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form.
Component 8: Professional Development Plans
Individual Growth Plans
Teachers who are rated at least “Proficient” on all the Standards on the Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form shall develop
an Individual Growth Plan designed to improve performance on specifically identified Standards and Elements.
Monitored Growth Plans
A teacher shall be placed on a Monitored Growth Plan whenever he or she:
A. Is rated “Developing” on one or more Standards on the Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form; and
B. Is not recommended for dismissal, demotion or nonrenewal.
A Monitored Growth Plan shall, at a minimum, identify the Standards and Elements to be improved, the goals to be accomplished
and the activities the teacher should undertake to achieve Proficiency, and a timeline which allows the teacher one school year to
achieve Proficiency. A Monitored Growth Plan that meets those criteria shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of N.C. Gen.
Stat. § 115C-333(b).
Directed Growth Plans
A teacher shall be placed on a Directed Growth Plan whenever he or she:
A. Is rated
1. “Not Demonstrated” on any Standard on the Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form; or
2. “Developing” on one or more Standards on the Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form for two sequential
years: and
B. Is not recommended for dismissal, demotion or nonrenewal.
The Directed Growth Plan shall, at a minimum, identify the Standards and Elements to be improved, the goals to be accomplished,
the activities the teacher shall complete to achieve Proficiency, a timeline for achieving Proficiency within one school year or such
shorter time as determined by the LEA. A Directed Growth Plan that meets those criteria shall be deemed to satisfy the
requirements of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-333(b).
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Component 9: Effective Dates and Effect on Licensing and Career Status
Effective with the 2008–2009 school year, LEAs may evaluate teachers using this policy.
Effective with the 2010–2011 school year, all teachers in North Carolina will be evaluated using this policy unless a local board
develops an alternative evaluation that is properly validated and that includes standards and criteria similar to those in the North
Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process in which case the local board shall use
that instrument.
Beginning Teachers
Effective 2010–2011, beginning teachers must be rated “Proficient” on all five North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards on
the most recent Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form in order to be eligible for the Standard Professional 2 License.
Probationary Teachers
Effective 2010–2011, a principal must rate a probationary teacher as “Proficient” on all five North Carolina Professional Teaching
Standards on the most recent Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form before recommending that teacher for career status.
Process for Abbreviated Annual Evaluations
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



The annual evaluation requirement for career-status teachers can be met through the Teacher Evaluation Process set forth
above, or an abbreviated evaluation.
An abbreviated evaluation consists of the evaluator rating only Standards One, Four, and Six of the Teacher Evaluation Process.
The abbreviated evaluation process for Standards One, Four, and Six remains consistent with the Teacher Evaluation
Process described above with the exception of the requirement for observations.
Teachers receiving an abbreviated evaluation should receive two informal observations of a minimum of twenty minutes
each. Observers shall note the teacher’s performance in relationship to Standard One and Four on the Rubric for
Evaluating North Carolina Teachers.
Teachers receiving an abbreviated evaluation may request that the evaluator conduct a formal observation as described above.
Clarification of Evaluation Procedures for Career-Status Teachers


A career-status teacher participates in a full evaluation process during the teacher’s license renewal year. During a full year
of evaluation, the principal shall conduct at least three observations, including at least one formal observation and two
other observations either formal or informal. The principal should rate all elements and all standards on the
Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form during the year a career-status teacher renews his/her license.
(See Appendix C.)
In school years when a career-status teacher is not renewing his/her license, the principal may choose to conduct an
abbreviated evaluation. As set forth in the above policy, the principal conducts at least two informal observations using
the abbreviated rubric and the abbreviated Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form. The teacher may request a full
evaluation. (See Appendix C.)
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Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers
Explanation of the Rubric and Performance Ratings
The following rubric was developed to align with and exemplify the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards I-V approved
by the North Carolina State Board of Education in June 2007. The rubric should be used in conjunction with the standards
descriptions. The rubric will be used by the principal during teacher observations to check descriptors that describe levels of
performance and by the teacher during self-assessment. After all observations have been completed, the number of checks per
descriptor will guide the principal to determine the performance rating for each element. (See Directions for Scoring the
Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form.) Together, these materials form the core of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation process.
After all observations have been completed, teacher performance will be noted as follows:
Developing: Teacher demonstrated adequate growth toward achieving standard(s) during the period of performance, but
did not demonstrate competence on standard(s) of performance.
Proficient: Teacher demonstrated basic competence on standard(s) of performance.
Accomplished: Teacher exceeded basic competence on standard(s) of performance most of the time.
Distinguished: Teacher consistently and significantly exceeded basic competence on standard(s) of performance.
Not Demonstrated: Teacher did not demonstrate competence on or adequate growth toward achieving standard(s) of
performance. (Note: If the “Not Demonstrated” rating is used, the Principal/Evaluator must comment about why it was
used.)
These levels are cumulative across the rows of the rubric. The Developing teacher may exemplify the skills expected of a teacher
who is new to the profession or an experienced teacher who is working in a new content area or grade level, or who needs a new
skill in order to meet the standard. A Proficient teacher must exhibit the skills and knowledge described under the Developing
header as well as those under Proficient. Likewise, a Distinguished teacher exhibits all of the skills and knowledge described for
that element across the row. The Not Demonstrated rating should be used when the teacher is performing below expectations
and is not making adequate growth toward becoming proficient on the element. This rating is also used when the principal is not
able to check any of the descriptors for the element being rated. If a teacher is rated as Not Demonstrated, then a comment must
be made as to why.
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Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers
(Required for Self-Assessment and for Observations)
This form should be used for the teacher self-assessment, classroom observation, and the summary evaluation.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Date: ________________________
School: ______________________________________________________
District: _______________________
Evaluator: ____________________________________________________
Title: _________________________
Start Time: ____________________________________________________
End Time: _____________________
Observation
Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Element Ia. Teachers lead in their classrooms. Teachers demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for the progress of all students to ensure
that they graduate from high school, are globally competitive for work and postsecondary education, and are prepared for life in the 21st century.
Teachers communicate this vision to their students. Using a variety of data sources, they organize, plan, and set goals that meet the needs of the
individual student and the class. Teachers use various types of assessment data during the school year to evaluate student progress and to make
adjustments to the teaching and learning process. They establish a safe, orderly environment, and they create a culture that empowers students to
collaborate and become lifelong learners.
Developing
Proficient
. . . and
Accomplished
. . . and
Distinguished
. . . and
 Understands how they
contribute to students
graduating from high
school.
 Takes responsibility
 Communicates to
for the progress of
students the vision of
students to ensure that
being prepared for life
they graduate from
in the 21st century.
high school.
 Uses data to
 understand the
skills and abilities of
students.
 Provides evidence of
data driven instruction
throughout all
classroom activities.
 Evaluates student
 Uses classroom
progress using a variety  assessment data to
of assessment data.
inform program
planning.
 Establishes a safe and
orderly classroom.
 Creates a classroom
culture that empowers
students to collaborate.

Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
 Encourages students
 to take responsibility
for their own learning.
 Empowers and
encourages students to
create and maintain a
safe and supportive
school and community
environment.
Element Ib. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school. Teachers work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional
learning community. They analyze and use local, state, and national data to develop goals and strategies in the school improvement plan that
enhances student learning and teacher working conditions. Teachers provide input in determining the school budget and in the selection of
professional development that meets the needs of students and their own professional growth. They participate in the hiring process and
collaborate with their colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of their departments or grade levels.
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
Attends professional
learning community
meetings.

 Assumes a leadership
role in professional
learning community.

 Displays awareness of
 the goals of the school
improvement plan.
 Participates in
developing and/or
implementing the
school improvement
plan.
 Collaborates with
school personnel on
school improvement
activities.
 Assumes a leadership
 role in implementing
school improvement
plan throughout the
building.
Participates in
professional learning
community.
Collaborates with
colleagues to improve
the quality of learning
in the school.
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Element Ic. Teachers lead the teaching profession. Teachers strive to improve the teaching profession. They contribute to the establishment of
positive working conditions in their school. They actively participate in and advocate for decision-making structures in education and government
that take advantage of the expertise of teachers. Teachers promote professional growth for all educators and collaborate with their colleagues to
improve the profession.
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Developing

Has knowledge of
opportunities and the
need for professional
growth and begins to
establish relationships
with colleagues.
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
Contributes to the:
 Promotes positive
working relationships
through professional
growth activities and
collaboration.
 Seeks opportunities
to lead professional
growth activities
and decision-making
processes.
 improvement of the
profession through
professional growth.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
 establishment of
positive working
relationships.
 school’s decisionmaking processes as
required.
Element Id. Teachers advocate for schools and students. Teachers advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student
learning. They participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve the education of students.
 Knows about the
policies and practices
affecting student
learning.
. . . and
. . . and
 Supports positive
change in policies and
Practices affecting
student learning.
 Participates in
developing policies and
practices to improve
student learning.
. . . and
 Actively participates,
promotes, and
provides strong
supporting evidence
for implementation of
initiatives to improve
education.
Element Ie. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards. Teachers demonstrate ethical principles including honesty, integrity, fair treatment,
and respect for others. Teachers uphold the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators (effective June 1, 1997) and the Standards for
Professional Conduct adopted April 1, 1998. (www.ncptsc.org)
. . . and
 Understands the
 Demonstrates ethical
importance of ethical
behavior through
behavior as
adherence to the Code
outlined in the Code of
of Ethics for North
Ethics for North Carolina
Carolina Educators
Educators and the
and the Standards for
Standards for
Professional Conduct.
Professional Conduct.
. . . and
. . . and
 Knows and upholds the  Models the tenets of
the Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics for North
Carolina Educators and
for North Carolina
the Standards for
Educators and
Professional Conduct.
the Standards for
Professional Conduct
and encourages others
to do the same.
Comments:
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Examples of Artifacts:
 Lesson plans
 Journals
 Student handbooks
 Student work
 School improvement planning
 Service on committees
 Relevant data
 Class rules and procedures
 Participation in the Teacher Working
Condition Survey
 Professional Learning Communities
 Membership in professional organizations
 Formal and informal mentoring
 Surveys
 National Board Certification
 Discipline Records
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ______________________
Observation
Standard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
Element IIa. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults. Teachers
encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.
Developing
Proficient
. . . and

 Appreciates and
understands the need
to establish nurturing
relationships.
Accomplished
. . . and
 Establishes an inviting,
 Maintains a positive
respectful, inclusive, flexible,
and nurturing learning
and supportive learning
environment.
environment.
Distinguished
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
. . . and
 Encourages and advises
others to provide a
nurturing and positive
learning environment for
all students.
Element IIb. Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world. Teachers demonstrate their knowledge of the history of
diverse cultures and their role in shaping global issues. They actively select materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and
incorporate histories and contributions of all cultures. Teachers recognize the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and other aspects of
culture on a student’s development and personality. Teachers strive to understand how a student’s culture and background may influence his or
her school performance. Teachers consider and incorporate different points of view in their instruction.
. . . and


 Acknowledges that
diverse cultures impact
the world.
 Demonstrates
 awareness of the
diversity of students in
the classroom.
. . . and
. . . and
 Displays knowledge of
 Uses materials or
 Promotes a deep
diverse cultures, their
lessons that counteract
understanding of cultures
histories, and their roles in
stereotypes and
through the integration of
shaping global issues.
acknowledges the
culturally sensitive materials
contributions of all
and ideas throughout the
cultures.
curriculum.
 Acknowledges the
influence of race,
ethnicity, gender,
religion, socioeconomics, and culture
on a student’s
development and
attitudes.
 Consistently
incorporates different
points of view in
instruction.
 Capitalizes on diversity
as an asset in the
classroom.
Element IIc. Teachers treat students as individuals. Teachers maintain high expectations, including graduation from high school, for students of
all backgrounds. Teachers appreciate the differences and value the contributions of each student in the learning environment by building positive,
appropriate relationships.
. . . and

 Holds high expectations  Communicates high
of students.
expectations for all
students.
. . . and
. . . and
 Encourages and
 Helps students hold high
expectations for themselves
values contributions
of students, regardless of and their peers.
of background or ability.
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Element IId. Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs. Teachers collaborate with the range of support
specialists to help meet the special needs of all students. Through inclusion and other models of effective practice, teachers engage students to
ensure that their needs are met.
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Developing
Proficient
. . . and

 Recognizes that
students have a variety
of learning needs.

 Is knowledgeable of
effective practices for
students with special
needs.
Accomplished
. . . and
Distinguished
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
. . . and
 Collaborates with
 Understands the roles

specialists who can
of and collaborates with
support the special
the full range of support
learning needs of students.
specialists to help meet
the special needs of all
students.
 Provides unique
learning opportunities
 Effectively engages
such as inclusion and
special needs students in
in learning activities
research-based,
effective practices for
and ensures their
students with special
unique learning needs
needs.
are met.
Anticipates the unique
learning needs of students
and solicits assistance from
within and outside the
school to address those
needs.
Adapts instruction for the
benefit of students with
special needs and helps
colleagues do the same
for their students.
Element IIe. Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students. Teachers recognize that
educating children is a shared responsibility involving the school, parents or guardians, and the community. Teachers improve communication and
collaboration between the school and the home and community in order to promote trust and understanding and build partnerships with all
segments of the school community. Teachers seek solutions to overcome cultural and economic obstacles that may stand in the way of effective
family and community involvement in the education of their students.
. . . and
 Responds to family and  Communicates and
community concerns.
collaborates with the
home and community for
the benefit of students.
. . . and
. . . and
 Recognizes obstacles
 Promotes trust and
to family and
understanding throughout
community participation
the school community.
and conscientiously
seeks solutions to
overcome them.
Comments:
Examples of Artifacts:
 Student profiles
 Communications w/parents/community
 Student surveys
 Professional development on cultural
 Cooperation with ESL teachers
attitudes and awareness
 Lessons that integrate international content
 Use of technology to incorporate cultural
 Documentation of referral data and use of IEPs
awareness into lessons
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Observation
Standard III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Element IIIa. Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. In order to enhance the North Carolina
Standard Course of Study, teachers investigate the content standards developed by professional organizations in their specialty area. They
develop and apply strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant for all students and provide a balanced curriculum that enhances
literacy skills. Elementary teachers have explicit and thorough preparation in literacy instruction. Middle and high school teachers incorporate
literacy instruction within the content area or discipline.
Developing
Proficient
. . . and



Accomplished
. . . and
Distinguished
. . . and
 Demonstrates an
awareness of the North
Carolina Standard
Course of Study and
references it in the
preparation of lesson
plans.
 Understands the North  Develops and applies
 Assists colleagues in
strategies based on the
applying such strategies
Carolina Standard
Course of Study and
in their classrooms.
North Carolina Standard
uses it in preparation of
Course of Study and
lesson plans, and
standards developed
applies strategies to
by professional
make the curriculum
organizations
rigorous and relevant.
to make the curriculum
balanced, rigorous and
relevant.
 Elementary:
Begins to integrate
literacy instruction in
selected lessons.
 Elementary:
Integrates effective
literacy instruction
throughout the
curriculum.
 Secondary:
Recognizes the
importance of
integrating literacy
strategies within the
content areas.
 Secondary:
Incorporates a wide
variety of literacy skills
within content areas to
enhance learning.
 Elementary:
Evaluates and reflects
upon the effectiveness
of literacy instruction.
 Secondary:
Evaluates and reflects
upon the effectiveness
of literacy instruction
within content areas.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
 Elementary:
Makes necessary
changes to instructional
practice to improve
student learning.
 Secondary:
Makes necessary
changes to instructional
practice to improve
student learning.
Element IIIb. Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty. Teachers bring a richness and depth of understanding to their
classrooms by knowing their subjects beyond the content they are expected to teach and by directing students’ natural curiosity into an interest in
learning. Elementary teachers have broad knowledge across disciplines. Middle school and high school teachers have depth in one or more
specific content areas or disciplines.

 Demonstrates a
basic level of content
knowledge in the
teaching specialty to
which assigned.
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Demonstrates an
appropriate level of
content knowledge in
the teaching specialty to
which assigned.
 Applies knowledge of
subject beyond the
content in assigned
teaching specialty.
Motivates students to
investigate the content
area to expand their
knowledge and satisfy
their natural curiosity.
 Extends knowledge of
subject beyond content
in their teaching specialty
and sparks students’
curiosity for learning
beyond the required
course work.
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Element IIIc. Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines. Teachers know the links and vertical alignment of the
grade or subject they teach and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Teachers understand how the content they teach relates to other
disciplines in order to deepen understanding and connect learning for students. Teachers promote global awareness and its relevance to subjects
they teach.
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Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
. . . and
. . . and
 Demonstrates
 Collaborates with
knowledge of the links
teachers from other
and vertical alignment
grades or subject
of the grade or subject
areas to establish links
area and the North
between disciplines and
influence school-wide
Carolina Standard
Course of Study.
curriculum and teaching
Relates content to other
practice.
disciplines.

 Understand the links
between grade/subject
and the North Carolina
Standard Course
of Study.
 Demonstrates
knowledge of links
between grade/subject
and the North Carolina
Standard Course
of Study.

 Displays global
awareness.
 Promotes global
awareness and its
relevance to the
subjects.
 Integrates global
awareness activities
throughout lesson plans
and classroom
instructional practices.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
. . . and
 Promotes global
awareness and its
relevance to all faculty
members, influencing
curriculum and teaching
practices throughout the
school.
Element IIId. Teachers make instruction relevant to students. Teachers incorporate 21st century life skills into their teaching deliberately,
strategically, and broadly. These skills include leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people
skills, self- direction, and social responsibility. Teachers help their students understand the relationship between the North Carolina Standard
Course of Study and 21st century content, which includes global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic
literacy and health awareness.

C
 Identifies relationships
between the North
Carolina Standard
Course of Study and life
in the 21st century.
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Identifies relationships
between the core
content and 21st century
content.
 Integrates core content
and 21st century
content throughout
lesson plans and
classroom instructional
practices.
 Deepens students’
understandings of 21st
century skills and helps
them make their own
connections and develop
new skills.
Comments
Examples of Artifacts:
 Display of creative student work
 Use of NC Standard Course of Study
 Lesson plans
 Content standards
 ____________________
 ____________________
 __________________
 __________________
 __________________
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Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students
Observation
observation
Element IVa. Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social,
and emotional development of their students. Teachers know how students think and learn. Teachers understand the influences that affect
individual student learning (development, culture, language proficiency, etc.) and differentiate their instruction accordingly. Teachers keep abreast
o
of evolving research about student learning. They adapt resources to address the strengths and weaknesses of their students.

Developing
 Understands
developmental levels of
students and
recognizes the
need to differentiate
instruction.

Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Understands
developmental levels of
students and
appropriately
differentiates instruction.
 Identifies appropriate
developmental
levels of students and
consistently and
appropriately
differentiates
instruction.
 Encourages and guides
colleagues to adapt
instruction to align with
students’ developmental
levels.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
 Reviews and uses
 Stays abreast of current
 Assesses resources
alternative resources or
research about student
needed to address
adapts existing
learning and emerging
strengths and
resources to take
resources and
weaknesses of students.
advantage of student
encourages the school
strengths or address
to adopt or adapt them
weaknesses.
for the benefit of all
students.
Element IVb. Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students. Teachers collaborate with their colleagues and use a variety of data
sources for short- and long-range planning based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. These plans reflect an understanding of how
students learn. Teachers engage students in the learning process. They understand that instructional plans must be consistently monitored and
modified to enhance learning. Teachers make the curriculum responsive to cultural differences and individual learning needs.
. . . and

 Recognizes data
sources important to
planning instruction.
. . . and
 Uses a variety of data
 Monitors student
for short- and long-range
performance and
planning of instruction.
responds to individual
Monitors and modifies
learning needs in order to
instructional plans
engage students in
to enhance student
learning.
learning.
. . . and
 Monitors student
performance and
responds to cultural
diversity and learning
needs through the school
improvement process.
Element IVc Teachers use a variety of instructional methods. Teachers choose the methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting
the needs of their students as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers employ a wide range of techniques including information and
communication technology, learning styles, and differentiated instruction.

 Demonstrates
awareness of the
variety of methods and
materials necessary to
meet the needs of all
students.
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Demonstrates
awareness or use of
appropriate methods
and materials
necessary to meet the
needs of all students.
 Ensures the success of all  Stays abreast of emerging
students through the
research areas and new
selection and utilization of
and innovative materials
appropriate methods and
and incorporates them
materials.
into lesson plans and
instructional strategies.
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Element IVd. Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction. Teachers know when and how to use technology to maximize
student learning. Teachers help students use technology to learn content, think critically, solve problems, discern reliability, use information,
communicate, innovate, and collaborate.
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Developing
 Assesses effective
types of technology to
use for instruction.
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Demonstrates
knowledge of how to
utilize technology in
instruction.
 Integrates technology
with instruction to
maximize student
learning.
 Provides evidence of
student engagement
in higher level thinking
skills through the
integration of technology.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
Element IVe. Teachers help students develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Teachers encourage students to ask questions,
think creatively, develop and test innovative ideas, synthesize knowledge, and draw conclusions. They help students exercise and communicate
sound reasoning; understand connections; make complex choices; and frame, analyze, and solve problems.

 Understands the
importance of
developing students’
critical thinking and
problem-solving skills.
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Demonstrates
knowledge of
processes needed to
support students in
acquiring critical
thinking skills
and problem-solving
skills.
Teaches students the
processes needed to:
 Encourages and assists
teachers throughout
the school to integrate
critical thinking and
problem solving skills
into their instructional
practices.
 think creatively and
critically,
 develop and test
innovative ideas,
 synthesize knowledge,
 draw conclusions,
 exercise and
communicate sound
reasoning,
 understand connections,
 make complex choices,
and
 frame, analyze and
solve problems.
Element IVf. Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities. Teachers teach the importance of cooperation and
collaboration. They organize learning teams in order to help students define roles, strengthen social ties, improve communication and
collaborative skills, interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and develop leadership qualities.
. . . and

 Provides opportunities
 Organizes student
for cooperation,
learning teams
collaboration, and
for the purpose of
leadership through
developing cooperation,
student learning teams.
collaboration, and
student leadership.
. . . and
 Encourages students to
create and manage
learning teams.
. . . and
 Fosters the
development
of student leadership
and teamwork skills
to be used beyond the
classroom.
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
Element IVg. Teachers communicate effectively. Teachers communicate in ways that are clearly understood by their students. They are
perceptive listeners and are able to communicate with students in a variety of ways even when language is a barrier. Teachers help students
articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.
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Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
. . . and
. . . and
. . .and
 Demonstrates the
ability to effectively
communicate with
students.
 Uses a variety of
methods for
communication with all
students.
 Creates a variety of
methods to
communicate with all
students.
 Anticipates possible
student misunderstandings
and proactively develops
teaching techniques to
mitigate concerns.
 Provides opportunities
for students to
articulate thoughts and
ideas.
 Consistently
encourages and
supports students to
articulate thoughts and
ideas clearly and
effectively.
 Establishes classroom
practices which
encourage all students
to develop effective
communication skills.
 Establishes school-wide
and grade appropriate
vehicles to encourage
students throughout
the school to develop
effective communication
skills.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
Element IVh. Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned. Teachers use multiple indicators, including
formative and summative assessments, to evaluate student progress and growth as they strive to eliminate achievement gaps. Teachers provide
opportunities, methods, feedback, and tools for students to assess themselves and each other. Teachers use 21st century assessment systems to
inform instruction and demonstrate evidence of students’ 21st century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions.
. . . and

 Uses indicators to
monitor and evaluate
student progress.
 Uses multiple indicators,  Uses the information
both formative and
gained from the
summative, to monitor
assessment activities
and evaluate student
to improve teaching
progress and to inform
practice and student
instruction.
learning.

 Assesses students
in the attainment of 21
century knowledge,
skills, and dispositions.
 Provides evidence that
 Provides opportunities
students attain 21st
for students to assess
century knowledge, skills
themselves and others.
and dispositions.
st
C
. . . and
. . . and
 Teaches students and
encourages them to use
peer and selfassessment feedback to
assess their own learning.
 Encourages and guides
colleagues to assess 21st
century skills, knowledge,
and dispositions and to
use the assessment
information to adjust their
instructional practice.
Comments
Examples of Artifacts:
 Lesson plans
 Documentation of differentiated instruction
 Display of technology used
 materials used to promote critical thinking and
 Professional development
problem solving
 Use of student learning teams  Collaborative lesson planning
 ______________________
 ______________________
 ______________________
 ______________________
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Element Va. Teachers analyze student learning. Teachers think systematically and critically about student learning in their classrooms and
schools: why learning happens and what can be done to improve achievement. Teachers collect and analyze student performance data to improve
school and classroom effectiveness. They adapt their practice based on research and data to best meet the needs of students.
observation
Observation
Standard V: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Developing
 Recognizes the need to
improve student
learning in the
classroom.
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Provides ideas about
what can be done
to improve student
learning in the
classroom.
 Thinks systematically
and critically about
learning in the
classroom: why
learning happens
and what can be done
to improve student
achievement.
 Provides a detailed
analysis about what
can be done to improve
student learning and uses
such analyses
to adapt instructional
practices and materials
within the classroom and
at the school level.
Not Demonstrated
(Comment Required)
Element Vb. Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals. Teachers participate in continued, high-quality
professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices; includes 21st century skills and knowledge; aligns with the State
Board of Education priorities; and meets the needs of students and their own professional growth.
 Understands the
importance of
professional
development.
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Participates in
professional
development aligned
with professional goals.
 Participates in
professional
development activities
aligned with goals and
student needs.
 Applies and implements
knowledge and
skills attained from
professional
development consistent
with its intent.
Element Vc. Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment. Understanding that change is constant, teachers actively
investigate and consider new ideas that improve teaching and learning. They adapt their practice based on research and data to best meet the
needs of their students.
 Is knowledgeable of
current research-based
approaches to teaching
and learning.
C
. . . and
. . . and
. . . and
 Considers and uses a
variety of researchbased approaches to
improve teaching and
learning.
 Actively investigates
and considers
alternative, researchbased approaches to
improve teaching and
learning and uses such
approaches
appropriately.
 Adapts professional
practice based on data
and evaluates impact on
student learning.
Comments
Examples of Artifacts:
 Lesson plans
 Formative assessments
 Student work
 Professional Development Plan
 Completion of professional development
 Participation in professional learning
community
 Formative and summative assessment data
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
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Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers
Signature Page
_________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature
______________________
Date
_________________________________________________________
Principal/Evaluator Signature
_____________________
Date
_________________________________________________________
Peer Signature, if applicable
_____________________
Date
Comments Attached: ______ Yes
______ No
_________________________________________________________
Principal/Evaluator Signature
_______________________
Date
(Signature indicates question above regarding comments has been addressed).
_________________________________________________________
Peer Signature, if applicable
_____________________
Date
(Signature indicates question above regarding comments has been addressed).
Note: The teacher’s signature on this form represents neither acceptance nor approval of the report. It does, however, indicate that the teacher has reviewed the
report with the evaluator and may reply in writing. The signature of the principal or evaluator verifies that the report has been reviewed and that the proper
process has been followed according to North Carolina State Board of Education Policy for the Teacher Evaluation Process.
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Directions for Completing the Rubric
Completing the Rubric for Self-Assessment
The teacher will complete a self-assessment based on the Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers in preparation for the PreObservation Conference. The self-assessment is a personal reflection about one’s professional practice to identify strengths and
areas for improvement conducted without input from others. Purposes of the self-assessment are to clarify performance
expectations, guide discussions about goal-setting and professional development and program needs, and provide input to the final,
end-of-year ratings. The teacher should complete the rubric by checking descriptors that characterize strengths and consider
descriptors that have not been checked as areas for improvement. The teacher shall measure his or her own performance at the
beginning of the year and reflect on his or her performance throughout the year.
Completing the Rubric for Observations
The principal or evaluator will complete the Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers during teacher observations. A check
in the first column (Observation) of the rubric form means that the evaluator should be able to observe the items in that row during
routine classroom observations. The evaluator checks descriptors that are observed during the lesson and considers evidence of
additional performance responsibilities demonstrated by the teacher. If the observer is not able to mark any of the descriptors for
an element, then the Not Demonstrated column is used. In such case, the observer must write a comment about what was
observed and suggestions for improving performance. During each post-observation conference, the principal and teacher discuss
and document on the rubric the strengths and weaknesses of the teacher’s performance during the observed lesson.
Directions for Scoring the Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form
After all observations have been completed, the number of checks per descriptor should be added together for scoring the
elements of each standard. The principal can review completed rubrics from different observations to guide ratings for each
element. The rating for an element is the lowest rating for which all descriptors are marked during the evaluation cycle. After the
rating for each element is determined, an overall rating for each standard can be scored.
Overall ratings of standards should not be determined until the end of the year during the Summary Evaluation Conference.
During the Summary Evaluation Conference, the principal and teacher shall discuss the teacher’s self-assessment, the teacher’s
most recent Professional Development Plan, the components of the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process completed
during the year, classroom observations, artifacts submitted or collected during the evaluation process and other evidence of the
teacher’s performance on the rubric. The Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form is to be jointly reviewed by the teacher and
evaluator during the Summary Evaluation Conference.
When a teacher is rated as Developing or Not Demonstrated, the principal or evaluator should strongly encourage the teacher to
develop a goal to address the area(s) where proficiency has not been reached.
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Example of How to Complete the Rubric (Self-assessment and observation)
Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership
Observation
a. Teachers lead in their classrooms. Teachers demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for the progress of all students to ensure that
they graduate from high school, are globally competitive for work and postsecondary education, and are prepared for life in the 21st century.
Teachers communicate this vision to their students. Using a variety of data sources, they organize, plan, and set goals that meet the needs of
the individual student and the class. Teachers use various types of assessment data during the school year to evaluate student progress and to
make adjustments to the teaching and learning process. They establish a safe, orderly environment, and create a culture that empowers
students to collaborate and become lifelong learners.
Developing
Proficient
. . . and
 Understands how
they contribute to
students graduating
from high school.

 Uses data to
understand the
skills and
abilities of
students
Accomplished
. . . and
 Takes responsibility for  Communicates to
students the vision
the progress of
of being prepared for
students to ensure that
they graduate from
life in the 21st
high school.
century.
Distinguished
not Demonstrated
(comment required)
. . . and
 Encourages students to
take responsibility for
their own learning.
 Provides evidence of
data driven instruction
throughout all
classroom activities.
 Evaluates student
progress using a
variety of assessment
data.
Uses classroom
assessment data to
inform program
planning.
 Establishes a safe and
orderly classroom.
 Creates a classroom
culture that empowers
students to
collaborate.
 Empowers and
encourages students
to create and maintain a
safe and supportive
school and community
environment.
b. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school. Teachers work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning
community. They analyze and use local, state, and national data to develop goals and strategies in the school improvement plan that enhances
student learning and teacher working conditions. Teachers provide input in determining the school budget and in the selection of professional
development that meets the needs of students and their own professional growth. They participate in the hiring process and collaborate with
their colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of their departments or grade levels.
. . . and
. . . and
 Attends professional
learning community
meetings.
 Participates in
professional learning
community.
 Assumes a leadership
role in professional
learning community.
 Displays awareness
of the goals of the
school improvement
plan
 Participates in developing  Collaborates with
and/or implementing the
school personnel on
school improvement plan.
school improvement
activities.


. . . and
 Collaborates with
colleagues to improve the
quality of learning in the
school.



 Assumes a leadership
role in implementing
school improvement plan
throughout the building.
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Observation
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c. Teachers lead the teaching profession. Teachers strive to improve the teaching profession. They contribute to the establishment of positive
working conditions in their school. They actively participate in and advocate for decision-making structures in education and government that take
advantage of the expertise of teachers. Teachers promote professional growth for all educators and collaborate with their colleagues to improve the
profession.
Developing
Proficient
. . . and
 Has knowledge of
opportunities and the
need for professional
growth and begins to
establish relationships
with colleagues.
Accomplished
. . . and
Contributes to the:
 improvement of the
profession through
professional growth.
 Promotes positive
working relationships
through professional
growth activities and
collaboration.
Distinguished
Not Demonstrated
(comment required)
. . . and
 Seeks opportunities to
lead professional growth
activities and decisionmaking processes.
 establishment of positive
working relationships
 school’s decision-making
processes as required.
d. Teachers advocate for schools and students. Teachers advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning. They
participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve the education of students.
. . . and
. . . and
 Knows about the policies  Supports positive change  Participates in
and practices affecting
in policies and practices
developing policies and
student learning.
affecting student learning.
practices to improve
student learning.
. . . and
 Actively participates,
promotes, and provides
strong supporting
evidence for
implementation of
initiatives to improve
education.
e. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards. Teachers demonstrate ethical principles including honesty, integrity, fair treatment, and respect
for others. Teachers uphold the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators (effective June 1, 1997) and the Standards for Professional Conduct
adopted April 1, 1998. (www.ncptsc.org)
. . . and
 Understands the
importance of ethical
behavior as outlined in
the Code of Ethics for
North Carolina
Educators and the
Standards for
Professional Conduct.
. . . and
. . . and
 Demonstrates ethical
 Knows and upholds the  Models the tenets of the
behavior through
Code of Ethics for North
Code of Ethics for North
adherence to the Code
Carolina Educators and
Carolina Educators and
the Standards for
the Standards for
of Ethics for North
Carolina Educators and
Professional Conduct and
Professional Conduct.
the Standards for
encourages others to do
Professional Conduct.
the same.
Comments
Examples of Artifacts:
 Lesson plans
 Journals
 Student handbooks
Student work
 School improvement planning
 Service on committees
 Relevant data
 Class rules and procedures
 Participation in The Teacher Working
Condition Survey
 Professional Learning Communities
 Membership in professional organizations
Formal and informal mentoring
 Surveys
 National Board Certification
 Discipline records
 ___________________________
 ___________________________
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Not
Demonstrated
Distinguished
Accomplished
Summary Rating Form for Teachers
Proficient
Developing
Example of Scoring the Sum mar y /End-o f- Year Rati ng For m
Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership
A.
Leads in the classroom
B.
Leads in the school
X
c.
Leads the teaching profession
X
X
D.
Advocates for the school and students
X
E.
Demonstrates high ethical standards
X
Overall Rating for Standard I
X
Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population
A.
Provides an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive and flexible
B.
Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world
X
C.
Treats students as individuals
X
D.
Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs
X
E.
Works collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students
X
X
Overall Rating for Standard II
X
Standard III: Teachers know the content they teach
A.
Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
X
B.
Knows the content appropriate to the teaching specialty
X
C.
Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines
X
D.
Makes instruction relevant to students
X
Overall Rating for Standard III
X
Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for the students
A. Knows the ways in which learning takes place, and the appropriated levels of intellectual,
physical, social, and emotional development of students
X
B.
Plans instruction appropriate for students
X
C.
Uses a variety of instructional methods
X
D.
Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction
X
E.
Helps students develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
X
F.
Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities
X
G.
Communicates effectively
H.
Uses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned
X
X
Overall Rating for Standard IV
X
Standard V: Teachers reflect on their own practice
A.
Analyzes student learning
B.
Links professional goals
X
X
C.
Functions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment
X
Overall Rating for Standard V
Comments:
X
Evidence or documentation that supports rating:
 Teacher demonstrates a willingness to collaborate and participates
in the staff development effort to improve instruction to meet the individual
needs of students.
_____ Unit plans and/or lessons plans
 Teacher’s classroom is a safe (physically and emotionally) environment
_____ School improvement team membership
Recommended actions for improvement:
____ ______________________________
 Seek opportunities to be more involved in the committees designed to
improve the school environment
_____ ___________________________________
_____ ___________________________________
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Teacher Summary/End-of-Year Rating Form (Required)
This form is to be jointly reviewed by the teacher and evaluator or designee during the Summary Evaluation Conference
conducted at the end of the year. Principals are required to complete this form for Initially Licensed Teachers. The principal’s
designee may complete it for Probationary Teachers who are not Initially Licensed teachers and for Career Teachers.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
School: ____________________________________________________________ School Year: ________________
Evaluator: _______________________________________________ District: _______________________________
Date Completed: ________________________________ Evaluator’s Title: _________________________________
________ Probationary Teacher _________ Career Status Teacher (Please check one)
Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Elements
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
Not
Demonstrated
A. Teachers lead in their classrooms.
B. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.
C. Teachers lead the teaching profession.
D. Teachers advocate for schools and students.
E. Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.
Overall rating for Standard I
Comments:
Recommended Actions for Improvement:
Resources needed to complete these actions:
Evidence or documentation to support rating:
___ Lesson Plans
___ School Improvement Planning
___ Teacher Working Conditions
___ Surveys
___ Journals
___ Service on Committees
___ Professional Learning Communities
___ National Board Certification
___ Student Handbooks
___ Relevant Data
___ Membership in Professional Organizations
___ Discipline Records
___ Student Work
___ Class Rules and Procedures
___ Formal and Informal Mentoring
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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Standard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
Elements
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
Not
Demonstrated
A. Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing
relationship with caring adults.
B. Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
C. Teachers treat students as individuals.
D. Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.
E. Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of
their students.
Overall rating for Standard II
Comments:
Recommended Actions for Improvement:
Resources needed to complete these actions:
Evidence or documentation to support rating:
___ Student Profiles
___ Documentation of Referral Data and Use of IEPs
____ Student Surveys
____ Communications with Parents/Community
____ Cooperate with ESL Teachers
____ Lessons that Integrate International Content
____ Use of Technology to incorporate cultural
awareness into Lessons
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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Standard III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Elements
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
Not
Demonstrated
A. Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
B. Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.
C. Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.
D. Teachers make instruction relevant to students.
Overall rating for Standard III
Comments:
Recommended Actions for Improvement:
Evidence or documentation to support rating:
____ Display of Creative Student Work
____ Use of Standard Course of Study
____ Lesson Plans
____ Content Standards
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Resources needed to complete these actions:
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Standard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
Elements
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
Not
Demonstrated
A. Teachers know the ways in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate
levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.
B. Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.
C. Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
D. Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.
E. Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
F. Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.
G. Teachers communicate effectively.
H. Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.
Overall rating for Standard IV
Comments:
Evidence or documentation to support rating:
____ Lesson Plans
____ Documentation of Differentiated Instruction
____ Display of technology used
Recommended Actions for Improvement:
____ Materials used to promote Critical Thinking
and Problem Solving
____ Professional Development
____ Collaborative Lesson planning
____ Use of student learning teams
Resources needed to complete these actions:
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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Standard V: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Elements
Developing
Proficient
Accomplished
Distinguished
Not
Demonstrated
A. Teachers analyze student learning.
B. Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
C. Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.
Overall rating for Standard V
Evidence or documentation to support rating:
____ Lesson Plans
Comments:
____ Completion of Professional Development
____ Formative Assessments
___ Participation in Professional Learning Community
Recommended Actions for Improvement:
____ Student Work
____ Formative and Summative Assessment Data
____ Professional Development Plan
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Resources needed to complete these actions:
Teacher Signature
Date
Principal/Evaluator Signature
Date
Comments Attached:
Yes __
No
Principal/Evaluator Signature
Date
(Signature indicates question above regarding comments has been addressed).
Note: The teacher’s signature on this form represents neither acceptance nor approval of the report. It does, however, indicate that the teacher has reviewed
the report with the evaluator and may reply in writing. The signature of the principal or evaluator verifies that the report has been reviewed and that the
proper process has been followed according to North Carolina State Board of Education Policy for the Teacher Evaluation Process.
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Standard VI: Teachers Contribute to the Academic Success of Students
The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable progress for students based on established performance
expectations using appropriate data to demonstrate growth. A teacher's rating on the sixth standard is determined by a
student growth value as calculated by the statewide growth model for educator effectiveness.
For the 2011 – 2012 school year, the student growth value is a weighted measure:
70% based on the student growth value for the individual students taught by the educator
30% based on the student growth value for the entire school
For the 2011-2012 school year, the student growth value for a teacher in a currently non-tested grade or subject is 100%
based on the student growth value for the entire school.
All local school boards shall use student growth values generated through a method approved by the State Board of
Education.
Does not meet expected growth
Meets expected growth
The student growth value for the teacher The student growth value for the
is lower than what was expected per the teacher is what was expected per the
statewide growth model.
statewide growth model.
Exceeds expected growth
The student growth value for the
teacher exceeds what was expected
per the statewide growth model.
Note: Standard VI is included in the observation rubric as part of the overall teacher evaluation; however, ratings for this
Standard are not completed by the evaluator. No further work is needed with Standard VI to complete the observation.
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Professional Development Plan (Required)
School Year: ____________________________________
Year: 1 2  3  4 
Lateral Entry: 1 2  3 
Career Status 
Name: _________________________________________
Position/Subject Area: _______________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mentor: ________________________________________
(Required in the first three years for all beginning teachers)
Position/Subject Area: _______________________________
School: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
A. NC Professional Teaching Standards
Standard(s) to be addressed:
1. Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
2. Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
3. Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Element(s) to be addressed:
4. Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
5. Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
B. Teacher’s Strategies
Goals for Elements
Activities/Actions
Expected Outcomes and
Evidence of Completion
Resources Needed
Timeline
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________
Mentor’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________
Administrator’s Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Date: __________________
Plan: Individual 
Monitored 
Directed 
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Professional Development Plan—Mid-Year Review
To be completed by (date): _____________________
Teacher: __________________________________________________________________
Academic Year: _________________
C. Evidence of Progress Toward Specific Standards of Elements to be Addressed/Enhanced
D. Narrative
Teacher’s Comments:
Mentor’s Comments:
Administrator’s Comments:
Teacher’s Signature:
Mentor’s Signature:
Administrator’s Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date:
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Professional Development Plan—End-of-Year Review
To be completed by (date): _____________________
Teacher: __________________________________________________________________
Academic Year: _________________
E. Evidence of Progress Toward Specific Standards of Elements to be Addressed/Enhanced
F.
Goal 1 was successfully completed.
Goal 2 was successfully completed.
Yes  No 
Yes  No 
G. Narrative
Teacher’s Comments:
Mentor’s Comments:
Administrator’s Comments:
Teacher’s Signature:
Mentor’s Signature:
Administrator’s Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date:
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Record of Teacher Evaluation Activities (Required)
Teacher Name: ______________________________________________________
ID#: ________________________
School: ____________________________________________________________
School Year: __________________
Position/Assignment: __________________________________________________________________________________
Evaluator: ______________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Teacher Background (Briefly describe the teacher’s educational background, years of experience, teaching assignment, and any
other factors that may impact the evaluation):
The North Carolina Teacher Evaluation is based, in part, on informal and formal observations and conferences conducted on the
following dates:
Activity
Date
Teacher Signature
Evaluator Signature
Orientation
Pre-Observation Conference
Observation #1
Post-Observation Conference #1
Pre-Observation Conference (optional)
Observation #2
Post-Observation Conference #2
Pre-Observation Conference (optional)
Observation #3
Post-Observation Conference #3
Pre-Observation Conference (optional)
Observation #4 (if required)
Post-Observation Conference #4 (if required)
Summary Evaluation Conference
Professional Development Plan Completed
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Appendix A: Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators
Adopted by the State Board of Education June 5, 1997
Preamble
The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to define standards of professional conduct. The responsibility to teach and the
freedom to learn, and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all are essential to the achievement of these principles. The
professional educator acknowledges the worth and dignity of every person and demonstrates the pursuit of truth and devotion to
excellence, acquires knowledge, and nurtures democratic citizenship. The educator strives to maintain the respect and confidence of
colleagues, students, parents and legal guardians, and the community, and to serve as an appropriate role model. The educator
exemplifies a commitment to the teaching and learning processes with accountability to the students, maintains professional growth,
exercises professional judgment, and personifies integrity. To uphold these commitments, the educator:
I. Commitment to the Student
A. Protects students from conditions within the educator’s control that circumvent learning or are detrimental to the health
and safety of students.
B. Maintains an appropriate relationship with students in all settings; does not encourage, solicit, or engage in a sexual or
romantic relationship with students, nor touch a student in an inappropriate way for personal gratification, with intent to
harm, or out of anger.
C. Evaluates students and assigns grades based upon the students’ demonstrated competencies and performance.
D. Disciplines students justly and fairly and does not deliberately embarrass or humiliate them.
E. Holds in confidence information learned in professional practice except for professional reasons or in compliance with
pertinent regulations or statutes.
F. Refuses to accept significant gifts, favors, or additional compensation that might influence or appear to influence
professional decisions or actions.
II. Commitment to the School and School System
A. Utilizes available resources to provide a classroom climate conducive to learning and to promote learning to the maximum
possible extent.
B. Acknowledges the diverse views of students, parents and legal guardians, and colleagues as they work collaboratively to
shape educational goals, policies, and decisions; does not proselytize for personal viewpoints that are outside the scope of
professional practice.
C. Signs a contract in good faith and does not abandon contracted professional duties without a substantive reason
D. Participates actively in professional decision-making process and supports the expression of professional opinions and
judgments by colleagues in decision-making processes or due process proceedings.
E. When acting in an administrative capacity:
a. Acts fairly, consistently, and prudently in the exercise of authority with colleagues, subordinates, students, and
parents and legal guardians.
b. Evaluates the work of other educators using appropriate procedures and established statutes and regulations.
c. Protects the rights of others in the educational setting, and does not retaliate, coerce, or intentionally intimidate
others in the exercise of rights protected by law.
d. Recommends persons for employment, promotion, or transfer according to their professional qualifications, the
needs and policies of the LEA, and according to the law.
III. Commitment to the Profession
A. Provides accurate credentials and information regarding licensure or employment and does not knowingly assist others in
providing untruthful information.
B. Takes action to remedy an observed violation of the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators and promotes
understanding of the principles of professional ethics.
C. Pursues growth and development in the practice of the profession and uses that knowledge in improving the educational
opportunities, experiences, and performance of students and colleagues.
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Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for North Carolina Educators
The North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) has adopted rules to establish uniform standards of professional conduct for
licensed professional educators throughout the state. These rules have been incorporated into Title 16 of the North Carolina
Administrative Code and have the effect of law. These rules shall be the basis for State Board of Education review of performance
of professional educators and are binding on every person licensed by the State Board of Education. Violation of the standards
shall subject an educator to investigation and possible disciplinary action by the State Board of Education or local school district.
Section .0600 - Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for North Carolina Educators
16 NCAC 6C.0601 - The Purpose and Applicability of the Rules of Professional Conduct for
Educators
The purpose of these rules is to establish and uphold uniform standards of professional conduct for licensed professional
educators throughout the State. These rules shall be binding on every person licensed by the SBE, hereinafter referred to as
“educator” or “professional educator,” and the possible consequences of any willful breach shall include license suspension or
revocation. The prohibition of certain conduct in these rules shall not be interpreted as approval of conduct not specifically cited.
History Note: Authority G.S. 115C-295.3;
Eff. April 1, 1998.
16 NCAC 6C.0602 - The Standards of Professional Conduct for NC Educators
A. The standards listed in this Section shall be generally accepted for the education profession and shall be the basis for State
Board review of performance of professional educators. These standards shall establish mandatory prohibitions and
requirements for educators. Violation of these standards shall subject an educator to investigation and disciplinary action
by the SBE or LEA.
B. Professional educators shall adhere to the standards of professional conduct contained in this Rule. Any intentional act or
omission that violates these standards is prohibited.
1. Generally recognized professional standards. The educator shall practice the professional standards of federal,
state, and local governing bodies.
2. Personal conduct. The educator shall serve as a positive role model for students, parents, and the community.
Because the educator is entrusted with the care and education of small children and adolescents, the educator
shall demonstrate a high standard of personal character and conduct.
3. Honesty. The educator shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in the
performance of professional duties including the following:
a. Statement of professional qualifications;
b. Application or recommendation for professional employment, promotion, or licensure;
c. Application or recommendation for college or university admission, scholarship, grant, academic award,
or similar benefit;
d. Representation of completion of college or staff development credit;
e. Evaluation or grading of students or personnel;
f. Submission of financial or program compliance reports submitted to state, federal, or other
governmental agencies;
g. Submission of information in the course of an official inquiry by the employing LEA or the SBE related
to facts of unprofessional conduct, provided, however, that an educator shall be given adequate notice
of the allegations and may be represented by legal counsel; and
h. Submission of information in the course of an investigation by a law enforcement agency, child
protective services, or any other agency with the right to investigate, regarding school-related criminal
activity; provided, however, that an educator shall be entitled to decline to give evidence to law
enforcement if such evidence may tend to incriminate the educator as that term is defined by the Fifth
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
4. Proper remunerative conduct. The educator shall not solicit current students or parents of students to purchase
equipment, supplies, or services from the educator in a private remunerative capacity. An educator shall not tutor
for remuneration students currently assigned to the educator’s classes, unless approved by the local
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superintendent. An educator shall not accept any compensation, benefit, or thing of value other than the
educator’s regular compensation for the performance of any service that the educator is required to render in the
course and scope of the educator’s employment. This Rule shall not restrict performance of any overtime or
supplemental services at the request of the LEA; nor shall it apply to or restrict the acceptance of gifts or tokens
of minimal value offered and accepted openly from students, parents, or other persons in recognition or
appreciation of service.
5. Conduct with students. The educator shall treat all students with respect. The educator shall not commit any
abusive act or sexual exploitation with, to, or in the presence of a student, whether or not that student is or has
been under the care or supervision of that educator, as defined below:
a. Any use of language that is considered profane, vulgar, or demeaning;
b. Any sexual act;
c. Any solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, verbal, or physical;
d. Any act of child abuse, as defined by law;
e. Any act of sexual harassment, as defined by law; and
f. Any intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship
with a student, or any sexual contact with a student. The term “romantic relationship” shall include
dating any student.
6. Confidential information. The educator shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information regarding
students or their family members that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure is
required or permitted by law or professional standards, or is necessary for the personal safety of the student or
others.
7. Rights of others. The educator shall not willfully or maliciously violate the constitutional or civil rights of a
student, parent/legal guardian, or colleague.
8. Required reports. The educator shall make all reports required by Chapter 115C of the North Carolina General
Statutes.
9. Alcohol or controlled substance abuse. The educator shall not:
a.
Be under the influence of, possess, use, or consume on school premises or at a school-sponsored
activity a controlled substance as defined by N.C. Gen. Stat./90-95, the Controlled Substances Act,
without a prescription authorizing such use;
b.
Be under the influence of, possess, use, or consume an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance on
school premises or at a school-sponsored activity involving students; or
c.
Furnish alcohol or a controlled substance to any student except as indicated in the professional duties of
administering legally prescribed medications.
d.
Compliance with criminal laws. The educator shall not commit any act referred to in G.S. 115C-332 and
any felony under the laws of the United States or of any state.
10. Public funds and property. The educator shall not misuse public funds or property, funds of a school-related
organization, or colleague’s funds. The educator shall account for funds collected from students, colleagues, or
parents/legal guardians. The educator shall not submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement, expenses, or pay.
11. Scope of professional practice. The educator shall not perform any act as an employee in a position for which
licensure is required by the rules of the SBE or by Chapter 115C or the North Carolina General Statutes during
any period in which the educator’s license has been suspended or revoked.
12. Conduct related to ethical violations. The educator shall not directly or indirectly use or threaten to use any
official authority or influence in any manner that tends to discourage, restrain, interfere with, coerce, or
discriminate against any subordinate or any licensee who in good faith reports, discloses, divulges, or otherwise
brings to the attention of an LEA, the SBE, or any other public agency authorized to take remedial action, any
facts or information relative to actual or suspected violation of any law regulating the duties of persons serving in
the public school system including but not limited to these Rules.
History Note: Authority G.S. 115C-295.3;
Eff. May 1, 1998.
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Appendix B: Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission Members, 2006–2008
Carolyn Williams, Commission Chair, Wake County
David Corsetti, Commission Vice Chair, Wake County
Dianne Jackson, Secretary, Treasurer, Chapel Hill/Carrboro City
Brian Freeman, Member at Large, Robeson County
Diana Beasley, Hickory City Sheree Covey, Dare County Eddie Davis III, NCAE
Felicia Eybl, Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Jack Hoke, Alexander County Sarah Holden, Moore County Tammy Jordan, Bladen County
Allison Ormond, Rockingham County
Dr. Delores Parker, NC Community Colleges Dr. Donna Simmons, Gardner-Webb University Meg Turner, Buncombe County
Ruth Wormald, Wake County
Carolyn McKinney, Executive Director
Connie Barbour, Program Assistant
For More Information:
Carolyn McKinney, Executive Director
6328 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-6328
Phone: 919.807.3423 | Fax: 919.807.3426 | www.ncptsc.org
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Peer Observation (with post-conference)
X
X
X
X
X
Two
additional
observations
are required
beyond the
one formal
observation.
These may be
formal or
informal
observations.
Career-Status
Teachers in License
Renewal Year
Abbreviated
Evaluation for CareerStatus Teachers
X
X
X
X
X
Summary Rating Form
Formal Observation (with post-conference)
X
Summative Evaluation Conference
Formal Observation (with post-conference)
X
Informal Observation
Formal Observation (with post-conference)
X
Informal Observation
Pre-Observation Conference
Probationary
Teachers
Professional Development Plan
Category of
Teachers
Teacher Self-Assessment
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With Option for Abbreviated Evaluation for Career-Status Teachers
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
On Standards
1 and 4
X
On Standards
1 and 4
X
On Standards
1, 4, and 6
X
On Standards
1, 4, and 6
Not reflected in this table are the training and orientation that are provided to all teachers at the beginning of each school year.
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